51%
of children in Timor Leste have stunted growth.
1 in 3
girls aged 15-19 in Vanuatu experience physical violence.
95%
of families in Laos have no ability to save money for their future.
The Pacific and Timor-Leste region have some of the world’s highest rates of stunting. It has lifelong impacts on a child’s health and learning. Stunting can’t be reversed beyond age 2, but it can be prevented.
You can reach children before it’s too late, with growth monitoring to find kids who need help and education programmes to teach parents about nutrition. “I’m happy to learn that children under 6 months have to be fed only milk. I will apply this to my way of feeding my 4-month-old son from now on,” says Mrs Ahyruen, a mum from Laos.
You’ll also train families to raise livestock and grow vegetables, so they can stop stunting for good.
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Children are protected from violence.
Family-based violence affects the wellbeing of the most vulnerable children across Asia and the Pacific. Together, we're working with communities to establish a supportive environment where children can feel safe, pursue their potential and thrive.
Families can meet their basic needs.
Caregivers of the most vulnerable children often lack enough income to meet their children's basic needs. Together, we're strengthening families' capacity to provide food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and schooling for their children.
Children's nutrition is improved.
Alarming rates of malnutrition across Asia and the Pacific is inhibiting healthy development for the most vulnerable children. Together, we're working with families to teach them to improve nutrition and dietary diversity, ensuring children grow up healthy.
Afriano, a 30-year-old from Bobonaro was uncertain about his future. In 2022 he got involved in IMPACT+ activities and it marked a turning point in his life.
His courage and passion quickly led him to become an IMPACT+ Leader, a role that transformed his mindset and character. "I am deeply grateful to World Vision Timor-Leste for coming to my village and listening to my story. Being an IMPACT+ Leader has brought significant changes to my life," Afriano shares.
Through training on essential topics like child protection, gender-based violence, and employability, Afriano gained crucial knowledge. He now runs small businesses, raises poultry, and contributes to village development. His success has made him a role model, inspiring other young people in his community.
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1,781 people set aside money for school fees, medical expenses, and business capital through savings groups.
1,206 youth participated in leadership clubs. Because of you, they’re transforming their lives and communities.
1,192 children received support to help them recover from malnutrition. You also equipped their parents to start gardening and raising livestock.
WOVEN builds on a 15-year history of World Vision and the New Zealand Aid Programme working together across Asia and the Pacific.
With your help, the programme will reach 6,000 children and their families in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Laos and Timor Leste.
Together, we're tackling deep-seated issues that cause vulnerable children to suffer disproportionately – poverty, malnutrition and violence. This includes addressing harmful social norms, gender inequality and environmental factors that force children into the margins of society.
And because of our partnership, every $1 you donate will grow to $3 to protect and care for our region’s most vulnerable children.
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We engage in open and honest conversations, sharing insights and learnings to ensure the greatest impact for children.
Manaakitanga
We empower each other and local partners, act respectfully with integrity and in good faith, working cohesively together to resolve any issues.
Equity
We actively seek equity through shared responsibility, listening, consulting, and building each other's strengths.
Cooperation
We work together, collaborating on our processes and are committed to learning from both successes and challenging experiences.
Accountability
We hold each other accountable for our shared goals by giving and receiving feedback in honest and respectful ways.